Outer Space with Sir Patrick Moore

Synopsis: Includes three programmes hosted by Sir Patrick Moore - MOORE ON THE MOON, THE STORY OF THE TOTAL ECLIPSE, and ONE SMALL STEP.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 2006
Subjects: Astronomy
Keywords: eclipses; moon; moon landings

Title: Moore on the Moon
Synopsis: Sir Patrick Moore explains the Moon’s origins, its place in the general scheme of the universe and its surface structure. He examines how the Moon has evolved from something that was once regarded as remote and mysterious into something which is almost familiar.
Duration: 60 mins
Title: Story of the Total Eclipse, The
Synopsis: 11th August 1999 witnessed an event of a lifetime - a total solar eclipse hitting England for the first time since June 1927. Presented by Patrick Moore, this programme features footage of eclipses from around the world including England’s last eclipse in 1927.
Duration: 60 mins
Title: One Small Step
Synopsis: "I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal of landing a man on the Moon and returning him safely to Earth." John F. Kennedy This film captures the developments and breakthroughs that led to the most historic event this century; "One Small Step For Man, One Giant Leap For Mankind."
Duration: 60 mins

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